BJP revamps state leadership; Sobha Surendran, Ramesh among general secretaries
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a significant move ahead of local body and assembly elections, the BJP has executed a major revamp of its state leadership. Prominent woman leader Sobha Surendran, former secretary S Suresh and former Yuva Morcha national secretary Anoop Antony Joseph have been inducted as general secretaries, while senior leader M T Ramesh has been retained in the post. Notably, ex-DGP R Sreelekha and young leader Shone George figure among the 10 new vice-presidents. The new office-bearers were announced on the day of Union Minister Amit Shahs visit to the state. Shah is expected to chair the state-level leadership meeting on Saturday. The revamp, widely perceived as an attempt to rework internal dynamics and increase the partys appeal, includes a combination of seasoned leaders and successful career professionals. The appointment of a new team reflects the vision of Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who recently took over as the party state chief. With the reshuffle, current group equations within the party are anticipated to change. There are allegations that leaders close to V Muraleedharan have not been given due consideration in the revamp. Meanwhile, attempts have been made to ensure social and communal balance. A couple of leaders from minority communities figure among the new appointees. Apart from Sreelekha and Shone, former vice-chancellors K S Radhakrishnan and Abdul Salam, C Sadanandan of Kannur, P Sudheer of Thiruvananthapuram, C Krishnakumar from Palakkad, B Gopalakr-ishnan from Thrissur, K Soman of Alapppuzha and K K Aneesh Kumar of Thrissur have also been appointed as new vice-presidents. The list of 10 newly appointed secretaries includes Ashokan Kulanada, K Renjith, Renu Suresh, V V Rajesh, Pandalam Prathapan, Jiji Joseph, M V Gopakumar, Poonthura Sreekumar, P Shyamraj and M P Anjana Renjith. In addition to these changes, Abhijith R Nair has been named the partys social media convenor. Many factors considered for party revamp T P Jayachandran Master will serve as the BJPs spokesperson. The overhaul is viewed as part of the BJPs strategy to energise its state unit and gear up for the elections with a refreshed leadership team. Ramesh told TNIE that many factors were considered before the revamp. The revised list has taken into account various sections, including newcomers, professionals and youths. The party will put up a strong performance in the upcoming elections, said Ramesh, who chose to downplay reports over certain leaders being sidelined in the reshuffle.
Deepak on how he replaced Milind in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
Deepak Tijori unexpectedly landed the role of Shekhar Malhotra in 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar,' replacing Milind Soman after 75% of the film was shot. Initially rejected, Tijori's entry, championed by Aamir Khan, revived the shelved project after director Mansoor Khan faced setbacks. Tijori's addition, along with real Rajput boys, reignited production, marking a serendipitous turn in his career.
Indian Open Para-athletics: Simran, Sumit, Deepthi, Preeti Bag Gold Medals On Opening Day
Indian Open Para Athletics Championship: Shree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru roared with pride and purpose as Day 1 of the 7th Indian Open Para Athletics Championship, which concluded on a high note, showcasing extraordinary talent and determination from over 262 para-athletes representing states across the country. The day began with a powerful display in the Mens Javelin Throw (F12 & F64), where double Paralympic medallist Sumit Antil of Haryana reaffirmed his dominance by clinching gold with an outstanding throw of 72.25 meters. His compatriot Manjeet secured silver with a commendable effort of 54.56 meters, while Pradeep Kumar of SSCB earned bronze with a throw of 45.17 meters. In the F40 & F41 Javelin category, Haryanas golden streak continued with Paris Paralympics champion Navdeep Singh throwing 42.63 meters to secure top honours. Prince, also from Haryana, bagged the silver medal with a 31.90-metre effort, and Delhis Ritender completed the podium with a 30.85-metre throw. In the Javelin F46 category, Rajasthans Sundar Singh Gujjar emerged victorious with a throw of 64.53 metres, narrowly edging out Haryanas Rinku Hooda (63.98m) and Uttar Pradeshs Ajeet Singh (63.25m). On the track, Uttar Pradeshs Preeti Pal dazzled the crowd in the Womens 100m (T35, T37 & T42) by winning gold with an impressive 15-second sprint. She was followed by Gujarats Bina Mordiay, who clocked 17.20 seconds, while Haryanas Avani claimed bronze at 20.40 seconds. In the Womens 100m (T12 & T13) category, Simran from Uttar Pradesh continued her fine form, finishing in 12.30 seconds to take the gold, ahead of Odishas Janaki Oram (14.20 seconds) and Goas Sakshi Kale (14.90 seconds). In Mens Shot Put (F56 & F57), the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) executed a clean sweep, with Hokato Sema claiming gold with a throw of 14.88 meters, followed by Soman Rana (14.66m) and Shubham Juyal (13.58m). In the Womens 400m (T11, T12, T13 & T20), Telanganas Deepthi Jeevanji dominated, clocking 56.70 seconds for gold. Gujarats Damor Tejal Amaraji (58.70 seconds) and Haryanas Bhuvi Agarwal (1:09.60) completed the podium. Tamil Nadus Muthuraja Karaiyalan secured the gold in Mens Discus Throw (F55 & F56), while Haryanas Yogesh Kathuniya and Raman claimed silver and bronze, respectively. In the Mens 100m (T12), Haryanas Vishnu emerged victorious with a time of 11.90 seconds, just ahead of Maharashtras Shubham Arun Singnath, who clocked 12.33 seconds. Delhis Sujith sprinted to gold in the Mens 100m (T13) with a time of 11.52 seconds, followed closely by Gujarats Meet Tadhani Hareshkumar (11.63 seconds) and Uttar Pradeshs Priyanshu Kaushik (11.97 seconds). In the T35 category, Haryanas Vinay took the top spot with 13.87 seconds, while Anubhav Choudhary from Uttar Pradesh (14.16 seconds) and Delhis Jatin Singh (14.21 seconds) claimed silver and bronze, respectively. Delhis Chirag outpaced his competitors in the Mens 100m (T36), winning gold in 12.70 seconds, with Madhya Pradeshs Arpit Sharma (14.23 seconds) and Haryanas Sahil (15.37 seconds) rounding off the podium. In the Mens 100m (T37 & T38) category, Gujarats Rakeshbhai Bhatt Dhanjibhai clinched gold with a time of 11.89 seconds, edging out Uttar Pradeshs Shreyansh Trivedi (11.97 seconds) and Delhis Dhawan (13.58 seconds). Punjabs Vivek Sharma triumphed in the Mens 100m (T42) with a time of 13.11 seconds, followed by Andhra Pradeshs Venkateshwarlu Gadi (15.27 seconds) and Rajasthans Thakaram Ram Meghwal (16.42 seconds). Keralas Mohammed Basil Morssi claimed gold in the T46 & T47 sprint, finishing in 10.95 seconds. He was trailed by Tamil Nadus Sheik Abdul Kad Mohammed (11.17 seconds) and Maharashtras Sunil Daynoba Anpate (11.30 seconds). Chhattisgarhs Sukhdev delivered a commanding performance in the Mens 1500m (T11), winning gold in 4:36.71. Karnatakas Keshavmurthy Koratiken (4:44.55) took silver, while Paralympian Ankur Dhama of Haryana earned bronze (4:51.65). In the Discus Throw (F57), Delhis Atul Kaushik dominated with a gold-winning effort of 45.99 meters, as Uttar Pradeshs Priyans Kumar and Birbhadara Singh completed the medal lineup. In Javelin Throw (F33, F53 & F54), Uttar Pradeshs Pradeep Kumar bagged gold, Odishas Kamalakanta Nayak took silver, and Delhis Abhishek Chamoli secured bronze. In the Mens Long Jump (T13), Delhis Sujith soared to 6.54 meters to claim gold, with Gujarats Chauhan Pradip Mafaji (5.7 m) and Andhra Pradeshs Srihari Boddu (5.64m) finishing second and third. Rajasthans Praveen Sharma emerged victorious in Mens Shot Put (F11 & F20) with a throw of 12.03 metres. Haryana athletes followed closelySagar took silver with 11.91m, and Monu Ghangas won bronze with 11.71m. In the Womens 100m (T12 & T13 another strong showing from Simran, she reaffirmed her title, clocking 12.30 seconds to secure gold again, followed by Janaki Oram (14.20 seconds) and Sakshi Kale (14.90 seconds). This edition of the championship holds critical importance as it serves as the final selection trial for the Indian contingent heading to the prestigious New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships later this year. Rajasthans Praveen Sharma emerged victorious in Mens Shot Put (F11 & F20) with a throw of 12.03 metres. Haryana athletes followed closelySagar took silver with 11.91m, and Monu Ghangas won bronze with 11.71m. In the Womens 100m (T12 & T13 another strong showing from Simran, she reaffirmed her title, clocking 12.30 seconds to secure gold again, followed by Janaki Oram (14.20 seconds) and Sakshi Kale (14.90 seconds). Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The 7th Indian Open Para Athletics Championship concluded on a high note, showcasing extraordinary talent and determination from over 262 para-athletes representing states across the country. Article Source: IANS
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Mumbai's demand for top-tier CBSE schools offering academic excellence and holistic development is rising. Several institutions like RN Podar, Navy Children School, and Somaiya School provide diverse streams and focus on 21st-century skills. These schools prepare students for higher education and future challenges through rigorous academics and extracurricular activities, fostering intellectual and personal growth.
MCC-Muragappa Gold Cup: Bharath scores winner for K'taka
CHENNAI: BHARATH Mahalingappa Ks 52nd minute strike proved to be the difference in Karnatakas 2-1 win over debutants Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in a Pool B fixture of the MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium on Thursday. Rahul CG broke the deadlock in the 45th minute. Mahalingappas strike through a penalty corner doubled Karnatakas lead. Pranam Gowda Y M halved CBDT's deficit in the 56th minute.Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu had to settle for a 1-1 draw in a Pool A fixture against Maharashtra. Somanna BP equalised in the 42nd minute, before Rohan Patil opened the scoring for Maharashtra in the 22nd minute. Results : Pool B: Karnataka 2 (Rahul CG 45, Bharath Mahalingappa K 52) bt Central Board of Direct Taxes 1 (Pranam Gowda YM 56); Pool A: Maharashtra 1 (Rohan Patil 22) drew Tamil Nadu 1 (Somanna BP 42). Arun & Dharmendra shine Spinners B Arun (5/92) and Dharmendra Jadeja (5/94) took 10 wickets between them to help Singam Puli restrict SKM CC to 251 runs on the opening day of the TNCA Senior Division league at the SSN college grounds. Brief scores @ Stumps, Day 1 : At SSN: SKM CC 251 in 85.2 ovs (S Abhishek 72, K Vishal Vaidhya 50, B Arun 5/92, Dharmendra Jadeja 5/94) vs Singam Puli CC 9 for no loss in 7 ovs; At Gojan 'A': Grand Slam CC 250/5 in 90 ovs (L Suryaprakash 75, Arpit Vasavada 79, J Prem Kumar 3/26) vs Alwarpet CC; At VB Nest: MRC 'A' 290/9 in 80.4 ovs (K Karthikeyan 61,M Boopathi Vaishna Kumar 80, A Aasrit 3/71) vs Jupiter CC; At Wahe Guru: Nelson CC 242 in 73.2 ovs (S Risheek Kumar 78, Shoaib Mohd. Khan 60 n.o., R Rohit 3/36, Saurabh Kumar 3/71) vs Young Stars CC 4 for no loss in one over; At Tagore: Vijay CC 195/3 in 79.2 ovs (A Kannan 54, KTA Madhava Prasad 86) vs Sea Hawks CC; AtMRF- Pachaiyappas: Globe Trotters CC 293/3 in 87.3 ovs (S Radhakrishnan 78, D Santhosh Kumar 74, G Ajitesh 67 batting, P Saravanan 3/70) vs Jolly Rovers CC. Harshvarthan dazzles S Harshavarthans four-wicket haul helped Kola Perumal Chetty Vaishnav SSS, Arumbakkam get the better of Santhome HSS'B' by 16 runs in the TNCA City Schools U14 B Somasundaram Trophy. Due to rain, the target was revised to 97 in 20 overs. Brief Scores : St. Mary's Perambur 38 in 18.2 ovs (I J Mutlaq 3/7, TVS Akshat 4/0) lost to Heartfulness InternationalCBSE A Kolapakkam 41/1 in 5.5 ovs; The Hindu SSS B Adyar 47 in 18.2 ovs (Ezhilvendhan 5/13 ) lost to Santhome HSS A 48/0 in 7.3 ovs; Heartfulness International CBSE B Kolapakkam 240/4 in 30 ovs(Yuthistra 94, N Gnanasekar 51) bt CSI Ewart MHSS, Anna Nagar 35 all out in 9.5 ovs (Josiah Soni 4/0); PSBB SSS B KK Nagar 177/6 in 30 ovs (S Arjun 70) bt PSBB Millennium OMR 96/8 in 30 ovs (Kaushik 3/4, RS Shekar 3/20); Maharishi Vidya Mandir SSS B Chetpet27 all out in 12.3 ovs (Kevin Christo 5/3) lost to St. Michael's Academy Adyar 28/0 in 2.2 ovs; National Public School, Gopalapuram 201/6 in 30 ovs (P Parthiban 51) bt Sri Chaitanya Techno School Mandaveli 90 all out in 23.5 ovs (M Mukesh Kumaran 35, Tejas Kannan 5/12); Kola Perumal Chetty Vaishnav SSS Arumbakkam 144/8 in 30ovs bt Santhome HSSB Santhome 81/7 in 20 ovs (S Harshavarthan 4/12). Note: Due to Rain, the target was revised to 97 in 20 overs. City club tennis league from Saturday The RWD Open Chennai City Club tennis League of the TNTA will be played under the knock-out format for the second consecutive year. The event will be held between July and September over weekends starting Saturday, July 12. Each tie will be played over the weekends. The finals are scheduled for September 1.
KCR admitted to hospital again in one week
Hyderabad: Former Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K. Chandrasekhar Rao was again admitted to a private hospital here for medical investigations. The 71-year-old leader was admitted to Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda, on Thursday on the advice of doctors. He was accompanied by his wife Shobha, nephew and former Minister T. Harish Rao Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Manipur HC directs NIA to file progess report on Jiribam killings
GUWAHATI: The Manipur High Court has directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file a progress report in connection with the November 11, 2024 killings of three women and three children -- all members of the Meitei community -- in Jiribam. A division bench, comprising Chief Justice K Somashekar and Justice Ahanthem Bimol Singh, issued the direction during the hearing of a public interest litigation on Monday. The petitioner, Soram Tekendrajit, had sought justice for the victims. The court said although an FIR was filed on November 11, 2024 itself, yet no progress report had been submitted and no charge filed by the investigation agency. There is no progress report submitted by the NIA represented by Mr. W Darakeshwor. The said counsel in this case seeks a short accommodation on the premises that he wants to submit a detailed progress report in terms of charge sheet. If charge sheet is not filed, this matter should be viewed seriously, the court said. The NIA counsel was directed to submit the detailed progress report in terms of charge sheet before the court. The matter will be heard again on July 24 next. The six victims all from the Meitei community were allegedly abducted by Kuki militants from Borobekra in Jiribam on the same day Central Reserve Police Force and Manipur Police gunned down 10 Kuki armed Kuki miscreants in the area. The bullet-riddled bodies of the six were recovered on different days from the Barak River along the Manipur-Assam border. The killings triggered widespread protests in the Imphal Valley during which mobs attacked the houses of several legislators. Jiribam, located on Manipurs westernmost boundary adjoining Assams Cachar district, was the last district to be affected by the ethnic conflict between Meiteis and Kukis. It has a mixed population of Meiteis, Kukis and other tribal and non-tribal communities.
The official announcement was made during the inauguration of Zohos Kottarakkara campus, which was presided over by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Finance Minister K N Balagopal. Also present were Zoho US Co-founder Tony Thomas, Zoho Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu, Member of Parliament Kodikunnil Suresh, Kerala Startup Mission CEO Anoop Ambika, and former ISRO Chairman Dr S Somanath.
Ex-Telangana CM KCR discharged from Hyderabad hospital after brief stay
LHyderabad: Telanganas former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) was released from Somajigudas Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad, following short hospitalization for general weakness and co-morbid health issues. KCR was rushed to the hospital late at night on July 3 reporting weakness and fatigue. He was found to have high blood sugar and low sodium levels in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Decision on HemavatiRiver Link Canal after spot inspection: Somanna
Somany Ceramics Cut To 'Add' As HDFC Securities Sees Limited Upside After Recent Rally
HDFC Securities downgrades Somany to Add, owing to stock price rally in the past month.
Migrant Workers Body Reaches Native Place From Israel
Telangana Israel Association president Soma Ravi said that Ravinders last rites were conducted on Wednesday.
Milind Soman's simple, doable diet and fitness routine REVEALED
When it comes to daily exercise, Soman likes running, cycling, and walking, which are low-impact exercises that improve cardiovascular health and overall fitness. Milind believes in listening to his body and not overdoing it, as his aim to stay fit, not lose weight.
Union Minister of State for Railways V Somanna on Friday said train fares will be raised in stages without affecting the commuters. The minister also said that discussions for the changes are going on. July will see some major changes in tickets including Aadhar-based authentication.
KJ Somaiya Polytechnic Result 2025: Karamshi Jethabhai Somaiya Polytechnic Result 2025 has been released on polytechnic.somaiya.edu.in. Here is the direct Link to check your Diploma Course FTD, PTD, and WP Summer Results Online.
Appealing to the Chief Minister to safeguard the States water rights over the Godavari and Krishna rivers, it insists on accelerating the PolavaramSomasila interlink, completing the ongoing Rayalaseema projects, and protecting the constitutional and tribunal-based entitlements
Karamshi Jethabhai Somaiya Polytechnic has declared the Summer 2025 end examination results for Full-Time Diploma, Part-Time Diploma, and Work Proficiency students. The results were released on the institutes official website at 05.00 pm. Students can now access their individual scores online using their seat numbers. The marklist distribution schedule will be announced separately. The institute has advised students to follow official updates and refer to the step-by-step guide for checking their results online.
Milind Soman sets off on Goa trip where he will cycle 100 km and run 21 km
Shivaji Park walkers and runners stopped mid-stride and looked on as camera persons milled around Soman. Asked about why Goa in particular, Soman said philosophically in a slogan that can be used by Goa tourism, Goa is where the sea meets the soul. It is vibrant, diverse, and full of positive energy
Andhra Pradeshs space policy aims at attracting 25,000 crore investment, generating 35,000 jobs
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu gives the green signal for development of two Space Cities at Lepakshi and Tirupati; Andhra Pradeshs timely policy intervention will give it a competitive edge in the expanding space economy, says Honorary Adviser and former ISRO Chairman Somanath
Gujarat Congress Vice President Hira Jotva grilled by police over Rs 7.3 crore MNREGA scam
AHMEDABAD: An assistant project manager has flagged a shocking MNREGA scam worth Rs 7.3 crore across villages in Gujarat's Bharuch district, Amod, Jambusar, and Hansot Taluka. Acting on the complaint, Bharuch police have now summoned Congress leader Hira Jotva from Gir Somnath for questioning. Sources indicate that police may move toward arresting him following the interrogation. The Rs 7.30 crore fraud, spanning 430 development works across 56 villages in Amod, Jambusar, and Hansot talukas, was first flagged on May 30 by a government official from the Gram Vikas Agency, who filed a formal complaint at Bharuchs A Division Police Station. The investigation zeroed in on two Veraval-based firms Shri Jalaram Enterprise and Muralidhar Enterprise contracted for supplying material under MNREGA projects. These agencies allegedly manipulated records, provided substandard material, and bypassed mandatory manual labour by using machines, thereby violating the core principles of the rural employment scheme and causing massive losses to the state exchequer. Police identified Piyush Nukani, owner of Shri Jalaram Enterprise, and Jodhabhai Sabhad, owner of Muralidhar Enterprise, as key players in the racket. Crucially, both are reported to have close ties to senior Congress leader Hira Jotwani a link that has now drawn political attention to the case. Following the FIR, Bharuch SP formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the scandal. The SIT, after recording statements from workers and agency staff, summoned Hira Jotva to Bharuch for questioning regarding his association with the two contractors. Officials are probing whether Jotva played any role in facilitating or shielding the scam. However, at the time of writing, police have not officially declared whether Hira Jotva has been officially arrested or detained. Bharuch Congress Leader Sandeep Mangrola said, Hira Jotva was detained from Gir Somanth, and police are bringing him here at Bharuch for questioning. Hira Jotva is a prominent face in Gujarat Congress politics. He contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Junagadh and had earlier fought the 2022 Assembly polls from Keshod. He also served as the General Secretary of the Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) from 2019 to 2023 and is currently its Vice President. As questioning continues, the police are examining financial trails and political connections to determine the full scale and backing behind the scam. Legal proceedings are underway, and more detentions could follow based on emerging evidence.
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Mosque loudspeaker row: Ajit Pawar directs police not to take any wrongful action
Maharashtra Deputy CMs comment came after the delegation of Muslim leaders complained of campaigns against loudspeakers by Kirit Somaiya in several areas of Mumbai, as well as police action on removing the loudspeakers
Muslim leaders meet Ajit Pawar over loudspeakers at mosques
Muslim leaders met with Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar to voice concerns over the removal of loudspeakers from mosques. They alleged that police action was prompted by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's demands, despite mosques adhering to permissible decibel limits set by the High Court. Pawar emphasized adherence to decibel limits and tasked the police to act on violations.
AU Law Student Shines Nationally in CUET-PG 2025
Kondeti Soma Sekhar ranks among the top scorers in CUET-PG 2025, chooses Central University of Punjab
Aaj Ka Panchang, June 23, 2025: Tithi, Vrat And Todays Shubh, Ashubh Muhurat
Aaj Ka Panchang, June 23, 2025: Devotees will celebrate important occasions such as Soma Pradosh Vrat and Masik Shivratri on this day.
Somanna holds review meeting in Hassan
Kavitha demands return of 5 merged villages in AP to Telangana
Hyderabad: Telangana Jagruthi President and BRS MLC K Kavitha has demanded that five villages, merged into Andhra Pradesh under the Polavaram project, be returned to Telangana. Kavitha raised this issue during a roundtable discussion titled Polavaram: Telangana pai Khadgam (Polavaram: A Sword Over Telangana), organised by Telangana Jagruthi at the Somajiguda Press Club on Friday, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Violence against children in conflict reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with Gaza worst: UN
United Nations, June 20: Violence against children caught in multiple and escalating conflicts reached unprecedented levels last year, with the highest number of violations in Gaza and the West Bank, Congo, Somalia, Nigeria and Haiti, according to a United Nations report released late Thursday. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres annual report on Children in Armed Conflict detailed []
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Indie musician Aksomaniac on his track Kanmashi and choosing music as a career
The 22-year-old independent artiste from Thiruvananthapuram on his new track espouses fluidity, dealing with self-love and self-exploration
Maoists strangle three villagers, abduct dozen others in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur
RAIPUR: Suspected Maoists have killed three villagers who were relatives of a surrendered commander of the banned outfit at Peddakorma village and abducted around a dozen local inhabitants in Bijapur, about 450 km south of Raipur. The killings by Maoists are seemingly in retaliation for the huge loss of their cadres killed by security forces in the ongoing offensive operations in Bastar. According to local sources, Maoist cadres led by local leader Vella stormed into the village and strangled the relatives of surrendered Naxal commander Dinesh Modium. The deceased victims--identified as Jhingu Modium, Soma Modium and Anil Madwi--were strangled by rope in the presence of other villagers. A former Divisional Committee Member (DVCM), Dinesh Modium relinquished his position in the CPI (Maoist) organisation and surrendered to the police a few months ago in Bijapur. The information regarding the murder of three villagers and kidnapping of others by Maoists at Peddakorma village has been received. The police are verifying the details. Its a cowardly act of Maoists who are attempting to create an environment of fear and terror in the region, stated the Bastar police. Targeting innocents and killing them is unacceptable. We condemn such acts. Those abducted should be set free. It seems the lower naxal cadres are expressing their anger when the state is not properly responding to repeated proposals by Maoists of holding peace dialogue, but instead continuing with the planned operations, said Bela Bhatia, human rights activist. The police team will reach the spotat Peddakormafor further probe on Wednesday and send the bodies for post-mortem, officials said. The red guerrillas are pushed on the back foot by security forces across the major areas of their influence, as they are 'eluding from their secured stronghold bases'. The Maoist movement, once feared for its brutality, is now breathing its last, as peace and development take root across Bastar, asserted Sundarraj P, Bastar range IG. Over 400 Maoists have been killed in separate encounters across the Bastar zone during the last 17 months
Monsoon Nears, But Somasila Dam Repairs Stuck Over Rs 6 Crore Dues
Work halted again as contractor awaits payment; only 30% of apron repairs completed since 2021
Tangedco executive engineer held for graft in Coimbatore district
K.R. Sabarirajan, working at the Tangedco office at Somanur, had demanded and accepted 20,000 as bribe for shifting an electricity pole on a private land
Ivory Coast workers say Unilever is violating their union rights amid share sale, documents show
The bargaining agreement, dated from 2004, was confirmed by management in 2007 and remains valid, according to Lex Ways lawyer Soualiho Lassomann Diomande, who represents local staff.
Minister Somannas Udupi visit on June 13 cancelled
Learn governance from Modi, Somanna tells Siddaramaiah
Minister of State for Railways has advised the Chief Minister to stay in Delhi for eight days and watch how administration is carried out there
Kharge rules out Team Siddu rejig
KALABURAGI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has ruled out any reshuffle in the Siddaramaiah cabinet. Speaking to reporters at his residence here, Kharge said that the party would inform if there is a reshuffle or change of guard at the KPCC. Kharge said these issues did not figure when chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar met him and Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Tuesday. Our discussions were on the stampede outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium and caste survey, he said. Kharge said the stampede has worried everybody, including the Congress. It should not have happened. I, myself, and Rahul Gandhi have told the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to take all necessary steps in future to prevent such incidents. They briefed us about the incident and the steps taken aftermath including suspension of police officers, ordering magisterial inquiry and judicial inquiry and payment of compensation to the aggrieved, he said. Reacting to BJPs demand for the resignation of the chief minister and the Deputy CM, owning moral responsibility for the stampede, Kharge questioned whether UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath had resigned when the stampede took place during Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj. They expressed anger at me when I raised questions on the stampede at Kumbh Mela, Kharge said. Kharge said the caste survey was conducted 10 years ago. Various community leaders have urged me and the government to conduct resurvey. We have advised the CM and DCM to conduct resurvey without rejecting the survey report given by Kantaraj Commission. Resurvey would be done to include those castes and sub-castes which were genuine to be included in the OBC but were not included in the previous survey, said Kharge. When reporters asked how many marks he would give for the performance of the Modi government, Kharge refused. He asked Modi to tell how many poll assurances he has fulfilled. Kharge said Modi does not have faith in democratic process. When the UPA was in power, it used to accommodate opposition by giving Deputy Speakers post in the Lok Sabha. But the NDA government has kept the Deputy Speakers post vacant for 11 years. When Kharges attention was drawn on the statement of Minister of State for Railways, Somanna, in the recent press conference at Kalaburagi that Kharge sanctioned Railway Division to Kalaburagi wrongly when he was the railway minister, he said let Somanna start commissioning of Railway Division at Kalaburagi and let him take the credit. Stampede unfortunate Mallikarjun Kharge said the stampede has worried everybody, including Congress. It should not have happened. I and Rahul Gandhi have told the CM and Deputy CM to take all necessary steps in future to prevent such incidents. They briefed us about the incident, Kharge said.
Minister Somanna to visit Udupi district on June 13
Stalin flags high interest rates for development loans, hopes for World Bank support
Union Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan recalls his long association with World Bank
Trumps new travel ban takes effect as tensions escalate over immigration enforcement
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2025 (AP) President Donald Trumps new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries took effect Monday amid rising tension over the presidents escalating campaign of immigration enforcement. The new proclamation, which Trump signed last week, applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. It also imposes heightened restrictions on people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela who are outside the U.S. and dont hold a valid visa. The new ban
State govt. not keen on Mysuru-Kushalnagar, Hejjala-Chamarajanagar railway lines, says Somanna
Somanna reviews key railway projects in Mysuru, instructs officials to stick to timelines
No amount can compensate for lives lost in stampede, says Somanna
Trump issues total travel ban for 12 nations, partial restrictions for 7 others
The Trump administration signed a proclamation Wednesday suspending travel to the U.S. for citizens from 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Citing national security interests, the proclamation states that the identified countries lack sufficient vetting and screening processes needed to detect foreign nationals who [] The post Trump issues total travel ban for 12 nations, partial restrictions for 7 others appeared first on Northlines .
Trump signs proclamation banning travel from 12 nations
Washington: US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing a travel ban on 12 countries and restricting the entry of seven others to the US, citing national security concerns. According to the proclamation, the 12 countries that were banned include Afghanistan Burma Chad Congo Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Haiti Iran Libya Somalia Sudan Yemen Additionally, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Trump Announces Travel Ban Affecting A Dozen Countries Set To Go Into Effect Monday
The countries include Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen
Trump travel ban: US imposes entry ban on 12 nations, adds restrictions on 7 others
US President Donald Trump has reinstated and expanded a travel ban, blocking or restricting entry from 19 countries, citing national security threats and visa overstay concerns. The ban, effective Monday, targets 12 nations with full travel restrictions and seven with partial limits. Trumps move revives his earlier travel policy, scrapped by Joe Biden in 2021, and comes amid heightened political rhetoric on immigration control and terrorism risks. The countries listed include Afghanistan, Iran, Somalia and Myanmar, many of which are African or Muslim-majority.
Trump announces travel ban affecting dozen countries including Afghanistan and Iran
The countries include Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.
MP Flags Off AnantapurBengaluru Train; Urges For Vande Bharat Via Anantapur
He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Minister V. Somanna for their cooperation in launching the new service.
Telangana journalists, activists support tribal museum in OU campus
Hyderabad: Senior journalists and social activists came in support of establishing a tribal museum in the two professors quarters in Osmania University, leased by Adi Dhwani Trust, founded by retired professor Jayadheer Tirumala Rao. Addressing the media at Somajiguda Press Club on Tuesday, June 3, they assured that the 6 mini-museums being setup in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
8 Fitness Habits to Steal from Milind Somans 85-Year-Old Mom
Milind Somans mother Usha Somans fitness journey proves age is no barrier - daily movement, consistency, and passion keep her strong and inspiring at 85.
Somanna slams Siddaramaiah for implicating farmers opposing Hemavathi link canal project
The Central Minister says that the Chief Minister now-a-days is like a train that missed the village station
Somanna lays foundation stones for railway projects in Bidar district
BJP MLAs, farmers, seers stage protest opposing Hemavathi Express Link Canal Project in Tumakuru
Tumakuru MP and Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti V Somanna writes to CM opposing the project to supply water to from Tumakuru to Bengaluru South district
UOI notifies appointment of three new judges to SC; strength rises to 34
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday notified the elevation of three new judges to the Supreme Court following the Presidents assent to the collegiums recommendations. The three new judges who are elevated to the top court are; Justices V. Anjaria, Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka, (ii) Vijay Bishnoi, Chief Justice, High Court of Gauhati and (iii) A.S. Chandurkar, Judge, High Court of Bombay. These three new judges are expected to be sworn in by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R Gavai on Friday morning, as per sources. With the elevation of these three new judges in the top court, the actual number of judges rises to 34, which is also the sanctioned capacity of the top court. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Ram Meghwal, talking to X (Formerly known as Twitter), shared the news. In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint S/Shri Justices (i) N.V. Anjaria, Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka, (ii) Vijay Bishnoi, Chief Justice, High Court of Gauhati and (iii) A.S. Chandurkar, Judge, High Court of Bombay as Judges of the Supreme Court of India, Meghwal posted. On May 26, the Supreme Court collegium had recommended the appointment of their names to be elevated to the SC . The Centre took four days to deliberate upon these judges' names to consider appointing them in the top court and accordingly sent its decision to the apex court collegium. This was the second recommendation made under the leadership of Chief Justice Gavai, who took the reins recently on May 14 from CJI Sanjiv Khanna (former). The SC Collegium, headed by the CJI Gavai, took the decision of recommending these names -- Justices Anjaria, Bishnoi and Chandurkar -- after deliberating upon their experience and expertise in handling of cases. The apex court's five-member Collegium -- headed by the CJI Gavai -- had recommended these three names for the appointment as SC judges, following the retirement of former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Khanna, and Justices Bela M Trivedi and A S Oka recently. The Supreme Court Collegium earlier on May 15 recommended the appointment of Karnataka High Courts Justice Kempaiah Somashekar as Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court.
Karnataka: MoS Somanna takes on Shivakumar over threat to Tumakuru water
A water dispute is brewing between Tumakuru and Bengaluru South as Deputy CM DK Shivakumar seeks Hemavathy water for his district. This move has angered Union Minister V Somanna, who fears it will deprive Tumakuru farmers. Somanna urges CM Siddaramaiah to halt the project, suggesting Shivakumar focus on local water resources instead, warning of protests if ignored.
BJP Expels 2 MLAs For 6 Years After 'Anti-Party' Activities In Karnataka
The BJP in Karnataka on Tuesday expelled two of its MLAs, S T Somashekar and A Shivaram Hebbar, for six years for alleged anti-party activities, party's state president B Y Vijayendra said.
After giving them a long rope, BJP expels two rebel MLAs for anti-party activity
S.T. Somashekhar and Arabail Shivaram Hebbar had shifted loyalties to BJP from Congress in 2019
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Maharashtra government while granting bail to a 19-year-old engineering student from Pune arrested for her social media post critical of Operation Sindoor. A vacation bench of Justices Gauri Godse and Somasekhar Sundaresan said it was absolutely shocking that the student has been treated like a hardcore criminal by the government. This is absolutely shocking. It appears like police officers are bent upon ruining her life. Equally the college, Justice Godse remarked ordering the immediate release of the girl, currently lodged in Pune's Yerwada Central prison. The court ordered the student to be released on Tuesday itself and made it clear that it will not at all accept any excuses later if the authorities fail to release her today before sunset. The concerned officer of the prison is directed to ensure that she is released today evening itself so that she can appear for her college examination, the court said, suspending the rustication order passed against her and directing the institution to issue her a hall ticket. The rustication order has been issued hurriedly without giving the student an opportunity to give her explanation, the court said. The court also noted that the student should not have been arrested at all since she had deleted the post immediately, expressed remorse and apologised for the same. Khadija Sheikh, a second-year IT engineering student at Pune's Sinhgad Academy of Engineeringan unaided private college affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University was arrested on May 9 for Instagram stories criticising the Indian government during the Indo-Pak hostilities amid Operation Sindoor. Within two hours after sharing the Instagram stories on May 7, she deleted them following a barrage of threats. However, the girl was arrested and booked under Sections 152, 196, 197, 299, 352 and 353 of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023. Along with the Pune city police, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and intelligence agencies joined the probe in the case. Following the arrest, on May 9, her college issued a rustication letter stating that since the girl had brought disrepute to the institution, it was justified to preserve the institution's ethos. It further said the student had anti-national sentiments and posed a isk to the campus community and society. The girl had to be escorted out of college due to protests against her. Observing that the girl's act of sharing such posts can be termed as an act of indiscretion by a young student, the court said, The girl has posted something and then realised her mistake and apologised. Instead of giving her a chance to reform, the state government has arrested her and turned her into a criminal. The court questioned the conduct of the government and the college. Someone is expressing their opinion, and this is how you ruin her life? A student's life has been ruined, it said. When additional government pleader P P Kakade argued that the girl's post was against the national interest, the court remarked, How can the state arrest a student like this? Does the state want students to stop expressing their opinions? Such a radical reaction from the state will further radicalise the person. The bench also rapped the college for rusticating the girl, saying that an educational institution's approach should be to reform, not punish. When the counsel for the college argued that 'students need to follow some discipline' the judges remarked, Who is stopping you from this? First inculcate some discipline in the institute then discipline students. Practice what you preach. Instead of reforming her and making her understand, you have turned her into a criminal. You want the student to turn into a criminal? the court asked. It said the girl is at an age where mistakes are bound to happen and she had suffered enough. While the girl had initially moved the HC challenging the decision taken by her college rusticating her, her lawyer Farhana Shah on Tuesday also filed a petition seeking quashing of the FIR and bail. The teen, in her plea, stated that the college's decision was arbitrary and a gross violation of her fundamental rights. She requested the high court to quash the rustication, order her reinstatement, and allow her to appear for the semester exams scheduled to begin on May 24. The student contended that the rustication order passed by the institution, was arbitrary and unlawful. She also stated that she had reposted the social media post without ill intent and immediately apologised.
The Bombay High Court has pulled up the government of Maharashtra over the arrest of a teenaged college student in Pune for a social media post on the India-Pakistan conflict. A vacation bench of Justice Gauri Godse and Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan was hearing the teen girl's plea.
BJP expels 2 Karnataka MLAs for 'anti-party activities'
The BJP has expelled two of its MLAs in Karnataka, S T Somashekar and A Shivaram Hebbar, for six years for their alleged anti-party activities. The party high command took a decision after long deliberations. The duo had won the 2023 Assembly election on the BJP ticket but soon started hobnobbing with the Congress, saffron party insiders said. They were often ignored party's diktat, instructions and had stopped attending the party meetings as well. In the Karnataka Assembly as well, they were seen supporting the ruling Congress, with which they were long associated before 2019, they alleged. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar criticised the action, saying that there are so many FIRs and investigations underway against some legislators, while some BJP legislators tried to infect the leader of opposition with HIV and tried to trap former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa but no action was taken against them, he alleged.
BJP Expels Two Karnataka MLAs for Six Years Over Anti-Party Activities
S T Somashekar and A Shivaram Hebbar removed from party for alleged dissent, says BJP state chief B Y Vijayendra
Bombay HC Slams Maharashtra Govt Over Student's arrest for Post on Indo-Pak Conflict
A vacation bench of Justices Gauri Godse and Somasekhar Sundaresan asked the teen's lawyer to immediately file a bail plea, which it said it would grant today itself.
BJP expels two MLAs for anti-party activities in Karnataka
In Karnataka, the Bharatiya Janata Party took action against two of its Members of the Legislative Assembly. S T Somashekar and A Shivaram Hebbar were expelled from the party for six years. B Y Vijayendra, the state president, cited their involvement in anti-party activities as the reason. The decision was made after careful consideration by the party high command.
DEHRADUN: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)'s Nainital Bench has issued contempt notices to three of India's most senior bureaucrats: Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra, and Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) Secretary P. Daniel. Issued on Wednesday, the notices relate to the downgrading of IFS officer Sanjeev Chaturvedi's appraisal report. It is the first case that a Cabinet Secretary has received such a notice in a service matter. The CAT's action, according to sources, stems from a February 23, 2023, order. This order was prompted by Chaturvedi's application seeking documents related to high-profile corruption inquiries he conducted during his tenure as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO). Chaturvedi alleges his 2015-16 Appraisal Report was downgraded due to these actions, leading him to file his original petition in July 2017. These contempt notices arise from a petition filed by whistleblower IFS officer Sanjeev Chaturvedi in December 2023, alleging non-compliance with previous Tribunal orders. The CAT had earlier, on April 21, 2023, issued 'show cause' notices, questioning why contempt proceedings shall not be initiated against them for non-compliance of orders dated 23.02.2023 and 23.03.2023 passed by the Tribunal. The next hearing is fixed for July 9. As senior counsel Sudershan Goyal explained to TNIE , The core dispute involves CAT's February and March 2023 orders, directing officials to provide Chaturvedi with documents related to alleged closures of high-profile corruption enquiries he conducted as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO). Chaturvedi maintains his 2015-16 appraisal was downgraded due to these actions, prompting his original petition in July 2017. While AIIMS, Delhi, obtained a stay on these CAT orders from the Nainital High Court in May 2023, the High Court crucially clarified in May 2024 that the Cabinet Secretary, Union Health Secretary, and CVC were not covered by this stay. Despite this clarification, Chaturvedi alleges the documents remain withheld. The Cabinet Secretary's direct involvement in the matter dates back to December 2017, when the Centre initially sought to remove his name from the petition. However, CAT rejected this request in April 2018, ruling him a ecessary party due to his approval for Chaturvedi's deputation and the specific prayers made against him. The current action marks the tenth contempt proceeding initiated by Chaturvedi against senior central government officials. His notable past cases include notices issued by the Nainital High Court to the DoPT Secretary (Oct 2023) and former Union Health Secretary (July 2019); by the Delhi High Court to three CBI officers (Sep 2023, Mar 2024); and by CAT to the Union Forest and Environment Secretary (Feb 2023) and its Chairman (Feb 2019). Sanjeev Chaturvedi is widely known for his unwavering commitment to fighting corruption. His distinguished career includes service in the Government of Haryana and later as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) at AIIMS, Delhi, where he unearthed numerous corruption cases. His relentless efforts earned him the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award in July 2015.
Farmers Wary Despite Record Water Allocation for Early Kharif in Nellore
Nellore is the only district in the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh region with a combined water storage capacity of 100tmc in the Somasila and Kandaleru reservoirs this season
Justice Kempaiah Somashekar sworn in as 9th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
Justice Kempaiah Somashekar was sworn in as the ninth Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court at Raj Bhavan, with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administering the oath. The President appointed Justice Somashekar, formerly of the Karnataka High Court, following the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation after the retirement of Chief Justice D. Krishnakumar.
Justice Kempaiah Somashekar sworn in as CJ of High Court of Manipur
Imphal, May 22: Justice Kempaiah Somashekar was on Thursday sworn in as the ninth Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur, a Raj Bhavan statement said. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administered the oath of office to Justice Somashekar in the swearing-in ceremony held at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan, Imphal, it said. Justice Kempaiah Somashekar of Karnataka High Court was appointed as the Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur by the President of India on May 20. Judges [] The post Justice Kempaiah Somashekar sworn in as CJ of High Court of Manipur appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
K. Soman assumes charge as Tribunal for LSGIs
Somali Jet may advance monsoon, not guarantee more rain: IMD scientist
The intensifying Somali Jet, a crucial monsoon influencer, has sparked online buzz, though the IMD remains cautious about definitive conclusions. This low-level jet stream, originating near Mauritius and Madagascar, is vital for moisture transport and rainfall enhancement during the South Asian monsoon.
President appoints Karnataka HC judge K. Somashekar as Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
The appointment came days after a three-member collegium headed by CJI B.R. Gavai had recommended this appointment in view of retirement of incumbent Chief Justice D. Krishnakumar on May 21
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamys housewarming draws political buzz
BENGALURU/NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy marked a new chapter in New Delhi with a housewarming ceremony at his new quarters on Kushak Road on Monday morning. He was joined by his father former PM HD Deve Gowda, his son JDS Youth Wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy and the extended family. Though the invite list was largely limited to close family, it was far from low-key. Union Minister V Somanna, once a loyal Janata Dal hand, made an appearance. Union ministers from Karnataka Pralhad Joshi and Shobha Karandlaje were expected to drop in later in the evening. Joshis team confirmed that he would go personally and wish him. Till now, Kumaraswamy was staying at the Steel Ministry guesthouse. The new quarters in the heart of Lutyens Delhi heralds his renewed phase of political influence on the national stage. Kumaraswamys brothers and sisters and their spouses, including his brother HD Balakrishne Gowda, were present. His brother-in-law Dr CN Manjunath, husband of HD Kumaraswamys sister Anasuya and Bangalore Rural MP was absent. He said, I had other prefixed engagements and I could not be personally present, however I called him up and wished him. A resident of Lakshmeshwar said, This auto driver is a role model for others. A camera in an autorickshaw is quite surprising. If all autorickshaws and taxis follow this, it would be helpful for the police department in case of emergencies. Thieves will also be wary, and theft cases will decrease.
Mangaluru: Police Officials Placed Under Suspension
Inspector Somasekhar G.C. of the Mangaluru East Police Station has been placed under suspension with immediate effect for failing to take legal action against M/s Hireglow Elegant Overseas International Pvt. Ltd. despite receiving prior complaints and instructions.
No more waste dumping by Somayampalayam panchayat at Marudhamalai foothills; area to be fenced
IWT To Remain Suspended Until Pakistan Abjures Support For Cross-Border Terror: Jal Shakti Ministry
NEW DELHI, May 16: The Indus Waters Treaty will remain suspended until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism, the Union Jal Shakti ministry has conveyed to the cabinet secretary. In its monthly report to Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan on Tuesday, Debashree Mukherjee secretary in the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation under the ministry said the government announced that the treaty would be held in abeyance with immediate effect in the [] The post IWT To Remain Suspended Until Pakistan Abjures Support For Cross-Border Terror: Jal Shakti Ministry appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
SC collegium recommends Karnataka HC judge K. Somashekar as Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
A three-member collegium headed by CJI Gavai in its meeting held on May 15 recommended the appointment in view of retirement of incumbent Chief Justice D. Krishnakumar on May 21
Shed inferiority complex and embrace the vision of equality and social justice
Kannada professor Appagere Somashekar was speaking at the Buddha-Basava-Ambedkar Vicharotsava at VSKU in Ballari
India Exports 4.24 Lakh Tonnes Of Sugar Till April Of This Year: AISTA
India exported 4.24 lakh tonnes of sugar till April of the ongoing 2024-25 marketing year with maximum shipments of 92,758 tonnes to Somalia, trade body AISTA said on Monday.
India exports 4.24 lakh tonnes sugar till April of this year: AISTA
India has exported 4.24 lakh tonnes of sugar up to April in the current marketing year, with Somalia being the top importer at 92,758 tonnes. Out of the permitted 10 lakh tonnes for export, the All India Sugar Trade Association anticipates reaching 8 lakh tonnes.
WhiteOak Capitals Somaiyaa Flags Financials, Healthcare, Consumer Discretionary As Key Overweights
Somaiyaa further cautioned that even though domestic conditions have improved, investors should remain prepared for potential volatility ahead.
7 Shocking Truths Milind Soman Reveals About Tea & Coffee Addiction in Modeling
Milind Soman revealed that most models drink 1520 cups of tea or coffee daily - often due to stress and industry demands.
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Fitness icon Milind Soman on models' 15-20 cup diet: A wake-up call onhealthtrends
The caffeine culture has been induced majorly by stressful work environments. It may work as a stress buster but in the long run it severely affects health. Fitness icon Milind Soman revealed that due to the working conditions of models, they tend to consume more than 10 cups of coffee and tea.
UNSC holds closed consultations on Indo-Pak tensions, hears calls for 'restraint'
UNITED NATIONS: Amid rising India-Pakistan tensions, the United Nations Security Council has held closed-door consultations where envoys called for restraint and dialogue. The consultations, held by the 15-nation Security Council, lasted about an hour and a half on Monday afternoon but no statement was issued from the Council after the meeting. Pakistan, currently a non-permanent member of the powerful Council, had requested for closed consultations on the situation between the nuclear-armed neighbours. Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad briefed reporters after the meeting. He said the objectives from the closed consultations included enabling the Council members to have a discussion on the deteriorating security environment and rising tensions between India and Pakistan and to have an exchange of views on how to address the situation, including avoiding confrontation that could have serious consequences. Ready to support de-escalation, diplomacy: UN chief amid rising India-Pakistan tensions Greece, President of the Council for the month of May, had scheduled the meeting for Monday afternoon. The closed-door meeting did not take place in the UNSC Chamber where Council members sit at the horse-shoe table but in a consultations room next to the chamber. Assistant Secretary-General for Middle East, Asia and the Pacific in the Departments of Political and Peace building Affairs and Peace Operations Khaled Mohamed Khiari of Tunisia briefed the Council on behalf of both departments (DPPA and DPO). Coming out of the meeting, he said there was a call for dialogue and peaceful resolution of the conflict. Khiari noted that the situation is volatile. Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of May Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris described the meeting as productive meeting, helpful. Sekeris said the Security Council is always helpful in such efforts, in response to questions on the Council's role in de-escalating tensions. Last week, Sekeris had said that a meeting of the Council on the situation would be an opportunity to have views expressed and this might help to diffuse a bit tensions. South Asian region, world cannot afford India-Pakistan confrontation: UN spokesperson A Russian diplomat, coming out of the meeting, said, We hope for de-escalation. Just hours before the closed consultations, Guterres voiced concern over tensions between India and Pakistan being at their highest in years, saying it pains me to see relations reaching a boiling point. Guterres made remarks to the press from the UNSC stake-out Monday morning amid rising tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 civilians, including a Nepali citizen. Guterres said he understands the raw feelings following the awful terror attack in Pahalgam and reiterated his strong condemnation of that attack. Targeting civilians is unacceptable and those responsible must be brought to justice through credible and lawful means, he said. Guterres stressed that it is essential -- especially at this critical hour -- to avoid a military confrontation that could easily spin out of control. Now is the time for maximum restraint and stepping back from the brink. That has been my message in my ongoing outreach with both countries. Make no mistake: A military solution is no solution, the UN Chief said. Before the UNSC meeting, India's former Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Syed Akbaruddin had told PTI that no consequential outcome can be expected from a discussion where a party to the conflict seeks to shape perceptions by using its membership of the Council. India will parry such Pakistani efforts. Home Ministry asks states to conduct mock drills to prepare for 'hostile attack' Following the meeting, he said Pakistan's grandstanding has flopped again today as in the past. As was expected there was no meaningful response by the Council. Indian diplomacy has yet again successfully parried Pakistani efforts to seek the Security Council's intervention. Apart from the five veto-wielding permanent members China, France, Russia, UK and the US the 10 non-permanent members in the Council are Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Somalia.
UNSC to hold closed-door talks today on India-Pakistan tensions after Pahalgam terror attack
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council will hold closed consultations on Monday on the situation between India and Pakistan after Islamabad sought an emergency meeting amid tensions between the two nations following the Pahalgam terror attack . Pakistan currently sits as a non-permanent member of the powerful 15-nation Security Council, which is being presided over by Greece for the month of May. Islamabad equested closed consultations on the tensions between the two countries and the Greek Presidency has scheduled the meeting for May 5 in the afternoon. Apart from the five veto-wielding permanent members -- China, France, Russia, the UK and the US -- the 10 non-permanent members in the Council are Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia and Somalia. Amid rising tensions between the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Permanent Representative of Greece to the United Nations and President of the Security Council for the month of May Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris had last week said that if a request comes for a meeting to discuss the situation between India and Pakistan. As I said before, as a position of principle, we strongly condemn any act of terrorism and this is what we did on the heinous terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam in which innocent civilians died, Sekeris had said. Will use full spectrum of power: Pak envoy issues nuclear threat to India In the weeks following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir in which 26 civilians were killed, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with all Council members, with the exception of China and Pakistan. In his calls, Jaishankar underlined that its perpetrators, backers and planners must be brought to justice. He also spoke with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, French Foreign Minster Jean-Noel Barrot and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, among others. Last Friday, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said at a press conference at the UN that his country has the right to convene a meeting when we feel appropriate. We see that all of this that is happening is in the context, in the backdrop of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Ahmad had said. He said that the situation that evolved after the attack is a real threat to regional and international peace and security. The Pakistani envoy had last week met Guterres and briefed him about the security situation in the region. Ties between the two neighbouring countries plummeted following the April 22 attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. India announced a raft of punitive measures against Pakistan including suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, shutting down of the only operation land border crossing at Attari and downgrading of diplomatic ties following the terror attack. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is committed to taking firm and decisive action against terrorists and their backers. PM Modi also told the top defence brass that the armed forces have complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets and timing of India's response to the attack. India cuts off water flow through Baglihar dam to Pakistan after Indus Treaty suspension: Source
8 Strict Fitness Routines Followed by Milind Soman
Milind Soman reveals his disciplined diet that includes no tea, no coffee - just fruit juice and whole foods. Lets take a look at some of the healthy habits that he follows.
MoS V Somanna leads Basava Jayathi celebrations in Parliament complex
Karnataka's ministers and MPs, led by V Somanna, celebrated Basavanna's 894th birth anniversary at the Parliament in Delhi, offering floral tributes. Several central ministers participated in the event, marking the first celebration in the Parliament premises in 22 years. Prime Minister Modi also paid tribute, acknowledging Basavanna's profound wisdom and efforts to uplift the marginalized.
Pahalgam Attack: Jaishankar Speaks to Counterparts from 7 Non-permanent Members of UNSC
Jaishankar spoke to his counterparts from Algeria, Greece, Guyana, Panama, Slovenia, Sierra Leone and Somalia and discussed the Pahalgam attack
South Asian region, world cannot afford India-Pakistan confrontation: UN spokesperson
Amid rapidly rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the A pril 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam , the spokesperson for the UN chief on Tuesday said that a confrontation between the two nuclear-armed nations would be catastrophic not only for South Asia but for the world. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres personally reached out to Indias External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, reiterating his unequivocal condemnation of the attack that killed 26 civiliansmostly touristsin what is now the deadliest incident in Jammu and Kashmir since the 2019 Pulwama bombing. The Secretary-General expressed his deep concern at rising tensions between India and Pakistan and underscored the need to avoid a confrontation that could result in tragic consequences, said UN spokesperson Stphane Dujarric. According to PTI, Dujarric said the Secretary General strongly stands against terrorism, wherever and whenever it occurs. And I think he has been very clear on that. What he wants to see is both sides move towards a de-escalation. I mean, the region and the world cannot afford a confrontation between India and Pakistan, which would be catastrophic for those two countries and for the world as a whole, Dujarric said. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar welcomed Guterres condemnation and reiterated New Delhis firm stance on ensuring accountability. India is resolved that the perpetrators, planners, and backers of this attack are brought to justice, Jaishankar posted on X. Received a call from @UN SG @antonioguterres . Appreciate his unequivocal condemnation of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Agreed on the importance of accountability. India is resolved that the perpetrators, planners and backers of this attack are brought to justice. Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 29, 2025 India has firmly pointed to cross-border elements behind the attack and has already begun diplomatic and strategic responses, including the downgrading of diplomatic ties with Pakistan, the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, and the shutdown of the Attari land-transit post. On the other side, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif rejected any Indian claims linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam attack, calling them aseless. He reiterated Pakistans commitment to combating terrorism in all forms and proposed a ransparent and neutral investigation into the incident. Tensions have escalated between the two countries after terrorists opened fire near Kashmir's Pahalgam town on April 22, killing 26 people, mostly tourists. After the attack, India downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan and announced a raft of measures, including expulsion of Pakistani military attaches, suspension of the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 and immediate shutting down of the Attari land-transit post. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed a harshest response to the attack, stating that the armed forces have complete operational freedom to determine the timing and scale of India's reaction. On Tuesday, PM Modi asserted that the armed forces have complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets and timing of India's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. He said this while chairing a meeting that was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval and the chiefs of three services. Modi affirmed that it is the national resolve to deal a crushing blow to terrorism, government sources said. Pakistan wants Russian, Chinese involvement in Pahalgam terror attack probe Jaishankar speaks to counterparts from seven non-permanent members of UNSC On Tuesday, Jaishankar held discussions with the foreign ministers of seven non-permanent members of the UN Security Council (UNSC)Algeria, Greece, Guyana, Panama, Slovenia, Sierra Leone, and Somaliato brief them on cross-border elements involved in the attack. The phone conversations came days after the UN Security Council (UNSC) issued a statement condemning the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, but not before Pakistan, backed by China, worked to water it down. (With inputs from PTI)
